Holika Dahan 2024: Auspicious Timing, What To Do, What To Avoid

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

Holi is the festival of colours and is enjoyed by all of India. The day prior to the colourful festivities is marked by Holika Dahan.

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It commemorates the burning of the evil Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, who tried to burn her nephew Prahlad in a bonfire as she believed she had immunity from fire.

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This year’s Holika Dahan is scheduled for March 24.

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The auspicious timing for this year's Holika Dahan is between 10:35 pm on March 24 until 3:00 am on March 25.

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Do not lend money to anyone on the day of Holika Dahan, because it is not considered auspicious.

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Do not wear yellow or white coloured clothes while performing Holika Dahan.

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Women should not leave their hair open on the evening of Holika Dahan or while performing puja.

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Negative forces prevail on this day. Do not touch any object lying on the road on the night of Holika Dahan.

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Newly married women should not watch the fire of Holika Dahan burning.

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At the time of Holika Dahan, one should pray to God to burn the evil within oneself.

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